Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Ganpati Visarjan Miravnuk, Pune - 2012

Ganpati festival is celebrated all over Maharashtra and Ganesh visarjan processions are carried in all cities but Ganpati Visarjan Procession in Pune is a different experience altogether. Witnessing the Pune dhol is an outstanding experience.


Guruji Talim Mandal, Manacha Tisra Ganpati, Punyacha Raja 

Not only boys but girls participate in huge numbers, that's once of the success of Pune. Girls can participate without having to fear for safety. A lot of American's and European's participate too.


Passion is the key!

This was the most passionate guy amongst all. He was enjoying the Dhol is most unique way.

Lezim patha or band by school children is one of the attractions












Star of the day - the entire crowd was cheering for him

Sword fight demo during the procession, it was very thrilling and gave the feel of real fight

Tikona camping and trek